Richie to be on NBC Special on 6/21 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brett Ferino · 06-15-2003, 07:01 PM

We remember the characters, but whatever became of the young actors who made them famous? Malcolm-Jamal Warner (“The Cosby Show”) narrates “Child Stars, Then and Now,” a special one-hour look at 15 of America’s most beloved child stars. “Child Stars, Then and Now” will be telecast on Saturday, June 21, 8:00PM on NBC.

There is life after stardom, and these actors prove it. “Child Stars, Then and Now” shows us the many different and often surprising life paths of 15 former young stars. The special features interviews with the stars and chronicles the rise to fame and current whereabouts of Lisa Loring and Ken Weatherwax (Wednesday and Pugsley Addams, “The Addams Family”); Cary Guffey (Barry Guiler, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”); Larry Mathews (Richard ‘Richie’ Petrie, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”); Willie Aames (Tommy Bradford, “Eight Is Enough”); Candace Cameron (Donna Jo ‘D.J.’ Tanner, “Full House”); Angela Cartwright and Bill Mumy (Penny and Will Robinson, “Lost In Space”); Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing, “The Love Boat”); Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster, “The Munsters”); Emmanuel Lewis (Webster Long, “Webster”); Haywood Nelson (Dwayne Nelson, “What’s Happening!!”); Danielle Spencer (Dee Thomas, “What’s Happening!!”); Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”), and Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold, “The Wonder Years”). The special also contains private footage and photos of the stars then and now.

The special will be followed by "The Cosby Show: A Look Back" at 9:00PM

Lolac · 06-15-2003, 07:09 PM

Thank you for that info!! It's sounds like a great program and I will tune in. Also, it's nice to see some life on this board again! It's been too quiet around here!

Lolac

Kristen · 06-15-2003, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by Lolac
Thank you for that info!! It's sounds like a great program and I will tune in. Also, it's nice to see some life on this board again! It's been too quiet around here!

Lolac

I agree, Lolac! The "Mary" board has been just as bad. We need action, people! LOL

Kristen

Lolac · 06-22-2003, 07:55 PM

I watched this special last night and enjoyed it. I was happy to see that Larry Matthews is a happy well adjusted person who is content with his place in TV history. I really enjoyed the Cosby Show retrospective that followed this show. It was fun to look back. Thanks for letting us know about this! Lolac

06-15-2003, 07:01 PM	#1
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	Richie to be on NBC Special on 6/21 We remember the characters, but whatever became of the young actors who made them famous? Malcolm-Jamal Warner (“The Cosby Show”) narrates “Child Stars, Then and Now,” a special one-hour look at 15 of America’s most beloved child stars. “Child Stars, Then and Now” will be telecast on Saturday, June 21, 8:00PM on NBC. There is life after stardom, and these actors prove it. “Child Stars, Then and Now” shows us the many different and often surprising life paths of 15 former young stars. The special features interviews with the stars and chronicles the rise to fame and current whereabouts of Lisa Loring and Ken Weatherwax (Wednesday and Pugsley Addams, “The Addams Family”); Cary Guffey (Barry Guiler, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”); Larry Mathews (Richard ‘Richie’ Petrie, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”); Willie Aames (Tommy Bradford, “Eight Is Enough”); Candace Cameron (Donna Jo ‘D.J.’ Tanner, “Full House”); Angela Cartwright and Bill Mumy (Penny and Will Robinson, “Lost In Space”); Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing, “The Love Boat”); Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster, “The Munsters”); Emmanuel Lewis (Webster Long, “Webster”); Haywood Nelson (Dwayne Nelson, “What’s Happening!!”); Danielle Spencer (Dee Thomas, “What’s Happening!!”); Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”), and Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold, “The Wonder Years”). The special also contains private footage and photos of the stars then and now. The special will be followed by "The Cosby Show: A Look Back" at 9:00PM

06-15-2003, 07:09 PM	#2
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Thank you for that info!! It's sounds like a great program and I will tune in. Also, it's nice to see some life on this board again! It's been too quiet around here! Lolac

06-22-2003, 07:55 PM	#4
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I watched this special last night and enjoyed it. I was happy to see that Larry Matthews is a happy well adjusted person who is content with his place in TV history. I really enjoyed the Cosby Show retrospective that followed this show. It was fun to look back. Thanks for letting us know about this! Lolac